{"title":"Jewellery Hammers for Metalwork","description":"\u003cp\u003eJewellery hammer tools are essential for shaping, forming and texturing metal. They help you create strong and detailed designs. Our range includes hammers suited to different techniques and finishes. Learn how to use them in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/blogs\/how-to-guides\"\u003ehow to guides\u003c\/a\u003e. Pair with materials from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/collections\/metal\"\u003emetal\u003c\/a\u003e. For inspiration, explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/pages\/blog-tutorials\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ball-pein-hammer-c4","title":"Ball Pein Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ball pein hammer has one domed end as well as a flat round head. The ball side gently graduates to a point so it is ideal for beating metals to achieve a texture while the flat end is useful for hammering in general as well as being well suited for use with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/doming-punches-set-C40\/\"\u003edoming punches\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/doming-block-C50\/\"\u003edoming block\u003c\/a\u003e to create curves and domes in flat metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tIt is heavier than our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/jewellers-hammer-C76\/\"\u003ejewellers hammer\u003c\/a\u003e so is very useful for the forming of larger pieces and thicker metal sheet and wire. This is an essential tool for anyone who loves to texture as much as we do!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tThe hammer measurements are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the top of the head to the bottom of the handle: 26.5mm (10.5 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal hammer weight: 160g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer head weight: 112g (4oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour of hammer head may vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904400126299,"sku":"C4-2495","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/104405.jpg?v=1774526379"},{"product_id":"cross-pein-hammer-c299","title":"Cross Pein Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis economy cross pein hammer (also known as a Warrington hammer) is great for creating a rich, bark-like texture on metal. It is our heaviest hammer and is therefore ideal for marking and forming metals and is also a good weight for using with punches and stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 32cm (approx 12.5 inches) from the top of the head to the bottom of the handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound flat head diameter: 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross pein head: approx 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead weight approx 420g (15oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem may vary from that photographed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904409137499,"sku":"C299-2478","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/59666.jpg?v=1774526377"},{"product_id":"jewellers-hammer-c76","title":"Jewellers Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis jewellers riveting hammer is sometimes known as a watchmakers hammer. It is a delicate, lightweight hammer which is perfect for light, precision work such as riveting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs well as being ideal for driving and spreading rivets it can also be used for precision adjustments to jewellery forms and for flattening \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal\/metal-wire\/\" style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003efine wire\u003c\/a\u003e. The chisel end can also be used to create a lovely, stripy 'bark' effect on \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal\/metal-sheet\/\" style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003esheet metal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: approximately 23cm (9\") in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 50 gms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking surface approximately 11mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904422211931,"sku":"C76-2514","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/49153.jpg?v=1774526379"},{"product_id":"plastic-mallet","title":"Plastic Mallet Rawhide Alternative","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe plastic mallet is an absolute essential in the jewellery workshop and an excellent alternative to a rawhide mallet if you are looking for a leather alternative. Great for shaping and forming without leaving hammer marks - providing high impact, durability and high abrasive resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of ultra-high molecular weight polythene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to corrosion and most chemicals and will not fracture splinter or delaminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat alternative to nylon or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/rawhide-mallet-c3\"\u003erawhide mallets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for working with copper, brass and soft metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: length (from top of hammerhead to the bottom of the handle): 250mm (10 inches), round head diameter: 32mm (1.1\/4 inches), round head length: 76mm (3 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 125g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904433385819,"sku":"C8-14373","price":21.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/60686.jpg?v=1774526485"},{"product_id":"rawhide-mallet-c3","title":"Rawhide Mallet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rawhide mallet is an absolute essential in the jewellery workshop as it is the very best mallet for shaping and forming metal without leaving hammer marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it in conjunction with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/item\/genuine-wheatsheaf-triblet-a-z-triblet-no-lines\"\u003etriblet\u003c\/a\u003e (also known as mandrel) for shaping and gently stretching rings and bangles and for forming metal shapes where using a metal hammer creates far more finishing work due to the marks it inevitably leaves behind. Conversely, it is also invaluable for forming and truing textured metal shapes where hammering could spoil the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: length (from top of hammer head to the bottom of the handle): 255mm (10 inches), round head diameter: 32mm (1.1\/4 inches), round head length: 70mm (2 3\/4 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 130g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of compressed rawhide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\tThe hammer will feel as hard as wood when you first start to use it but will soften with use and age (see image). These hammers will last most jewellers a lifetime and in our experience, as they soften they change shape to fit your working style so yours will soon feel like an old friend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kernowcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904441053531,"sku":"C3-2479","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/10436.jpg?v=1774526377"},{"product_id":"repousse-hammer-c77","title":"Repousse Chasing Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis repousse hammer (sometimes called a chasing hammer) is a versatile tool for forming and raising shapes from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal\/metal-sheet\/\"\u003esheet metal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe word 'repousse' comes from the French verb meaning 'to push back' and it is one of the oldest metalsmithing techniques in the world. Sheet metal is supported in a bed of warm pitch and punches are struck against it to bend and stretch it from the reverse to raise a design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: approximately 27cm (10.5\") in length, heads measure 14mm and 28mm in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 113 gms (4oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis hammer is good for directly striking \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal\/metal-sheet\/\"\u003emetal sheet\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal\/metal-wire\/\"\u003ewire\u003c\/a\u003e on a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/steel-bench-block-C184\/\"\u003esteel block\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silversmithing-and-tools\/all-silversmithing-tools\/anvil-bench-pin-C79\/\"\u003eanvil\u003c\/a\u003e, sandbag or on a stake to form complex curved and folded shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe highly polished face gives a large striking area and is slightly domed so the edges will not leave marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rounded end can be used to achieve a hammered texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wooden handle is shaped specifically for repetitive hammering work so it is comfortable to hold and the shape of the rounded end helps it to naturally return to the correct position to aid the hammering action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beadsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904441479515,"sku":"C77-2515","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2112\/3163\/files\/10441.jpg?v=1774526379"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.kernowcraft.com\/collections\/jewellers-hammers.oembed","provider":"Kernowcraft Rocks \u0026 Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}